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YB53 ULN

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,966 mi
Last recorded52,966 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 ULN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 52,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2021 52,965 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2020 51,487 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroding front and rear

wiper blades at nearside and offside front headlights rubbers torn

Pass 23 Jul 2019 47,718 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,082 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 37,701 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,466 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 36,564 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 35,165 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 33,730 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 25 Nov 2013 33,725 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Dec 2012 32,582 miles

Rear o/s brake binding slightly. noted when jacked up and rotated by hand

Pass 29 Nov 2011 30,859 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 29,108 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 29,105 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,300 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,905 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 22,901 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 19,770 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,490 miles

o/s blade leaving slight lines

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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YB53 ULN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB53 ULN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YB53 ULN registered?

YB53 ULN is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is YB53 ULN safe to buy?

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